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Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
Offered on-line in 2012
Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERPs) are
responsible for recording all business transactions within large companies. Professionals with the appropriate skill
set are used to implement and maintain these types of systems. SAP, the
market leader in ERP systems, formed a strategic partnership with Victoria
University in 1998. This has enabled the University to incorporate SAP R/3
into its curriculum.
Six units from the Master of Business in ERP Systems
will be offered online in 2012. Students who successfully complete any four
units will be eligible to exit with a Graduate Certificate in ERP Systems.
BCO6603 Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
This unit allows students to develop an
appreciation of the impact of Enterprise Resource Planning Systems on
businesses and to understand the issues involved in the design,
implementation and maintenance of these systems. Students also develop
practical skills in the use of SAP R/3 as an example of an Enterprise
Resource Planning System. |
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Introduction to ERP's; SAP: The
company and products; Production Planning; Materials Management; Sales and
Distribution; Accounting and ERP; Human Resources; Project Management;
Reporting Systems; Administration; ERP Implementation; ERP Future Trends. |
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| Assessment: |
Internal assessment comprising a
combination of assignments and class test, 100%. |
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BCO5501 Business Process Engineering
This unit examines the strategic and organisational
issues of process and workflow management and the use of Enterprise
Resource Planning Systems (ERPs) to realise efficient processes. The unit
describes the major strategic approaches, process modelling techniques,
procedure models and the current possibilities offered by SAP R/3 as an
example of ERPs software that students are likely to encounter in
identifying, reorganising and implementing processes in a typical business
organisation. |
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Business Process Engineering;
Modelling conventions in SAP R/3; Event Process Chains; Business Object
Models; The R/3 Reference Model; Organisational Structures in SAP; Value
Chains & Scenarios; ARIS; Workflow principles; Workflow Management in
SAP; SAP Workflow Development procedures & Tools; Custom Vs Standard
Software; Function Vs Process Orientation; Project Management; Business
Collaboration, XML, & Workflow. |
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| Assessment: |
Assignments x 3, 40%, 30%, 30% |
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BCO5647 Applications Programming Techniques
This unit provides substantial coverage of modern programming
techniques within a commercial application environment using SAP's ABAP
language. The unit delivers an induction into the use of the ABAP
Development Workbench facilitating the development of client/server
business reporting applications. |
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SAP system architecture; ABAP Development Workbench
Tools; Data structures; ABAP Dictionary; ABAP Open SQL; Logical
databases; Selection criteria options; Internal Tables (Basic and
Advanced); Function modules and subroutines; List formatting and
printing; ABAP Objects; ABAP Web DynPro. |
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| Assessment: |
Assignments, 40%; Exams, 60% |
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BMO5565 Human Resource Information Systems
This unit of study develops
knowledge of concepts and issues related to the implementation and use of
HRIS's with particular reference to change management as it affects the
subsequent value and use of HR information, particularly from a strategic
management perspective. |
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The unit of study covers issues in HRM systems design such as needs
analysis, user requirements, system selection and the practical use of HRIS
software that students are likely to encounter in a typical business
organisation. It also includes a study of the change management issues
associated with HRIS implementation both in national and global
perspectives and the development of HRIS's for strategic purposes.
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| Assessment: |
On-line discussion 15%; Tests
35%; Research Assignment 50%. |
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BCO5502 Client Server Technology
Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERPs) are designed to run in a widely
dispersed distributed computing environment. Client server computing
through its multi-tiered implementation enables this type of system to
perform the majority of their processing close to the resources required
for that task and limits the amount of communication over the network.
Proper design, implementation and maintenance of the client server
solutions for ERPs are essential for success. This unit of study covers
client server concepts; design and implementation and maintenance issues of
this type of technology for ERPs using SAP R/3 as an example.
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Client/Server Models- H/W &
S/W; The Work Process Model, Application Server Types, Services and
Processes;, Interfaces and Protocols; System Landscape Concepts, Capacity
Planning; Monitoring the System Landscape, Transport Management
System-,Issues and Concepts; Security Concepts, Security Management;
Solution Monitoring and Business Continuity Planning.
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| Assessment: |
Assignments x 2, 25%,
Examination 50%.
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BCO6180 ERP Systems Administration
This unit of
study aims to give ERP and Information Systems students an advanced treatment
of client server theories and models, and enhance their knowledge of systems
administration of ERP systems. The unit of study will examine the major
system areas, their function in business, and explore these in a systematic manner;
these areas include the Transport Systems, Database Systems and Operating
Systems. Topics include: ERP systems configuration; distributed
architectures; multi-tier client server solutions; ERP tools; performance
monitoring; load balancing; system landscapes; memory management for ERP
systems; advanced security concepts; remote operations; background
processing; and database platforms comparison.
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Advanced ERP Systems
Administration Concepts, Workload analysis, Performance Equation; Memory
Management; Performance concepts; Systems Monitoring; Operating Systems
Tools; Interface Monitoring and Administration; ERP Transport System; ERP Security; System Maintenance-
Data Archiving; System Monitoring – Database Tuning; System Monitoring –
Tools; Security Management; Solution Monitoring and Business Continuity Planning.
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| Assessment: |
Assignments x 3, 20%, Test online 20%, Lab Project 20%.
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All subjects integrate significant hands-on use of SAP. Students will be provided with remote access to our SAP servers via the internet. It is recommended that students have broadband internet access.
Fees
Fees are $1,862 AUD per unit ($2,449 AUD for BMO5565) for Australian
citizens/permanent residents or $2,425 AUD per unit for international
students. Note the Australian Government's student loan scheme FEE-HELP is
available to Australian citizens.
Professional Recognition
The course has been developed in close liaison with industry. On successful completion of each unit students can receive a certificate jointly issued by Victoria University and SAP.
Admission Requirements
You should have completed a relevant degree or graduate diploma in business or IT.
Other undergraduate degrees will be considered. In the absence of formal qualifications, training and work experience indicating your ability to undertake the course may be considered.
In addition to satisfying the entry requirements for Australian resident students or demonstrating equivalence, overseas students must provide evidence of proficiency in the English language:
International English Language Testing System—overall band score of 6.5+ subject to individual profile.
Overseas students who have completed their first degree in English or have English as their first language will be exempt from the above language requirements.
Delivery Schedule
Unit delivery will combine live broadcasts and demonstrations, and downloadable materials. Students will be given 24/7 access to SAP. It is recommended that students have broadband internet access.
| BCO5501 |
Business Process Engineering |
April 2012 |
(Enrolments now closed) |
| BCO6603 |
Enterprise Resource Planning Systems |
21 May 2012 |
(Applications closing. Please register ASAP) |
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| BMO5565 |
Human Resource Information Systems |
21 June 2012 |
(Prerequesite for uAcademy SAP Certification) |
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| BCO5502 |
Client Server Technology |
30 July 2012 |
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| BCO6180 |
ERP Systems Administration |
24 Sept 2012 |
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| BCO5647 |
Applications Programming Techniques (ABAP) |
20 Nov 2012 |
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Application Form
To express an interest in undertaking one or more of these on-line ERP units please complete the form linked to this page. You will need to provide us with relevant information so that we can access your suitability to undertake the program.
Note: Priority will be given to applicants not living in Melbourne, Australia.
Enrolment by proxy - Higher Education
If you can't attend your nominated enrolment session, you need to use the Enrolment by Proxy form (PDF) to authorise another person to enrol on your behalf.
Further Information:
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| Dr Tas Adam |
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| School of Management & Information Systems |
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| Victoria University |
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| Ph: (+613) 9919 1122 |
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| Email: Tas.Adam@vu.edu.au |
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